Juniper Performing Arts Foundation: Our Vision

We see a future where Northwest New Mexico is recognized as a vibrant hub for the performing arts - a place where children grow up with access to theatre education, where families gather to enjoy meaningful productions, and where talented artists have the support they need to thrive. Together, we can build a legacy of creativity, culture, and connection for generations to come.

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Meet the Board

Gina Intoppa grew up in the Chicago suburbs and spent two years traveling the country with her family in an RV before making San Juan County home in 2022. She now serves as Integrated Marketing & Communications Manager for the City of Farmington. A former "theatre kid," one of the joys of her job is working with Four Corners Musical Theatre Company and the Heather McGaughey theatre programs.
Haleigh Bassing has been a part of the theater community in Farmington since 2005. She graduated from New Mexico State University with a degree in Digital Filmmaking and a minor in Technical Theater. This includes eleven seasons with Sandstone Productions, nine seasons with Heather McGaughey Children’s Theater, and four seasons with Heather McGaughey Teen Voices. Haleigh also ran sound for five seasons of Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Henry Strater Theater, and sound at the Durango Art Center for the productions of Next to Normal, Rock of Ages, and ran sound for Durango Youth Theater at DAC. Haleigh currently teaches filmmaking at Piedra Vista High School and is the sponsor for Panther Vision, the student run broadcast. Haleigh loves being a part of this community and is excited to help encourage the youth to follow their dreams in the arts!
Jordan Richards was born in Mesa, Arizona, but transplanted to Bloomfield, New Mexico long enough ago to consider New Mexico home. Growing up theatre, movies, and musicals were some of Jordan’s favorite forms of entertainment. From watching the musical classic films from Rodgers and Hammerstein with his grandparents to portraying roles in Ahrens and Flaherty scripts in high school, the performance arts have always captured Jordan’s heart. Jordan is proud to support local artists and creators through holding seats on non-profits like Film Four Corners and Juniper Performing Arts Foundation. He would also like to point out that he would be completely unable to take part in these without the support of his incredible family.
Rachel Judge is a New York native who was raised in Arizona and now calls New Mexico. She works remotely here in Farmington as the manager of a team of instructional designers with RainFocus, an events management software company. She plays cello, dabbles in guitar, and loves to sing. Rachel is happiest when she is supporting and celebrating the people in her life.
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Nicci Unsicker owns the Unsicker Law Firm in Farmington, New Mexico. Her firm provides services around family law, probate/estate planning, elder law, Native American law, and business formation. She has also almost completed a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health and enjoys working to build services within the community. Nicci moved to San Juan County, which she calls “Adventure Land,” in 2017 and adores hiking, skiing, and horseback riding with her husband and two children.
Shera Piper is a local performer involved with Four Corners Musical Theater, the Heather McGaughy Academy, and Caliente Community Chorus. She taught music at Farmington Municipal Schools for 15 years, working in the elementary and middle school levels. Shera also owns and operates Pipe’s Practice Trax, a company that creates rehearsal tracks for singers and choir programs. She loves exploring what San Juan County has to offer with her husband and children.